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Madikwe Game Reserve

Herman Charles Bosman has woven many a tale about Abjaterskop and the Marico River. It is perhaps he that best describes the vast area where enselsberg rise from the savannahs and an area that is given life from the Marico River. This is the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, 75 000 hectares of unique topography and breathtaking beauty, it is also the home to the big 5, wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird life.

This reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve.

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Buffalo Ridge Lodge

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is the first wholly-owned, community-based safari lodge to be developed in South Africa. The Lodge is an ecotourism partnership between North West Parks, the Balete Ba Lekgophung Community and the operator. The community has a 45 year lease to operate a commercial lodge with traversing rights across the reserve. The concept is unique in South Africa as the community owns the development, with substantial benefits accruing back to the community itself.

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Impodimo Game Lodge

Impodimo Game Lodge is set along a rocky ridge commanding stunning vistas of the reserve. It is also located at the source of a natural spring, which provides the lodge with elevated views as well as riverine serenity. The lodge offers dawn and dusk safaris. The safaris are carefully timed to ensure optimal seasonal comfort

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Jaci's Safari Lodge

Jaci's Safari Lodge

Jaci's Safari Lodge masterfully lends into its surroundings, encompassing a magnificent main area built round an ancient termite mound. The location was discovered and the concept envisaged by Jan in combination with Jaci's colorful decorating style and attention to detail you are sure of a memorable and unique Safari experience.

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Jaci's Tree Lodge

Jaci's Tree Lodge

Each "Tree House" is constructed amongst the Riverine forest on stilts, up to 6 meters above the ground. In these spacious "Tree Houses" - built utilizing a combination of rosewood, thatch and stacking doors - the forest surrounds are invited in, to compliment your stay with us. An open plan, en-suite bathroom with an enormous stone bath and outdoor "Jungle Shower" allow you to enjoy your forest surrounds.

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Madikwe Hills Lodge

Madikwe Hills Lodge

Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge, situated in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, is ingeniously set amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, and offers visitors the utmost in luxury and hospitality. Madikwe Hills is where the plains still team with game and the acacia savannah symbolizes a paragon of beauty.

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Madikwe Safari Lodge

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated in the heart of the richly diverse, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, offering exceptional game viewing, simple yet sophisticated accommodation, superlative service and unique regional cuisine.

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Madikwe River Lodge

Madikwe River Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the North West, the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, and the Marico river to the east. The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant. The birdlife is spectacular and it is also one of the few reserves in South Africa that is malaria-free.

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Makanyane Safari Lodge

Makanyane Safari Lodge

This luxurious and exclusive safari lodge called Makanyane is situated on 1,800 hectares of private land within the magnificent 75,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve - home to the Big 5 and a myriad of other animal and bird species. Makanyane, which lies hidden in lush riverside forest, offers unforgettable wildlife experiences, exquisite accommodation and cuisine as well as outstanding personal service.

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Morokuru Lodge

Morukuru Family

Morukuru Lodge is situated in the Madikwe Private Game Reserve, one of South Africa's largest and malaria-free game sanctuaries. It boasts a rich biodiversity of Mammals, including the Big 5 and excellent bird viewing, with over 350 bird species.

Morukuru (meaning Tamboti Tree in Tswana) is a beautifully appointed bush lodge on the edge of the Marico River, under the Tamboti Trees that grow in abundance on the river banks. The bush villa is suited to private parties and families looking for exclusive use of the lodge.

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Motswiri Safari Lodge

Motswiri Safari Lodge

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is situated in the heart of the world-renowned Madikwe Game Reserve. This 75 000 ha reserve bordering Botswana is malaria-free and is home to the "Top Ten" major mammals, including the Big 5, over 400 species of birds and extensive plains game. The lodge lies hidden in the bush, an exclusive lodge offering a maximum of 10 people a bush experience which is impossible to replicate in larger concerns. The lodge offers some of the best views in Madikwe as well as the feeling of tranquility given by the mature trees (mostly leadwoods) under which the main building and 5 luxury bush villas nestle. An intimate homely setting offering complete privacy.

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Rhulani Safari Lodge - Lounge

Rhulani Safari Lodge

Rhulani Safari Lodge is situated within the magnificent 75,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve - home to the Big 5 and a myriad of other animal and bird species. The adventure begins the moment you arrive at Rhulani. A wonderful welcome awaits you at the main lodge, Rhulani means "Relax" so sit back and enjoy! You are invited you to experience the serenity and harmony of this special place with the friendly lodge staff.

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Tau Game Lodge

Tau Game Lodge

On the far northern border of South Africa lies a beautiful area known as the Great Marico and it is in this spectacular setting, in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, that Tau Game Lodge South Africa is situated.

This luxury safari lodge was designed to reflect the natural surroundings and makes use of the natural resources wherever possible.

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Thakadu River Camp

Thakadu River Camp

Thakadu River Camp is a 24-bed tented camp in the Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve which offers 165 000 acres of prime Game Viewing. The reserve lies within a transition region between lowveld bushveld and the Kalahari thornveld. As a result the region is host to an incredible diversity of species from both ecosystems. Geographically the region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, wide open plains and the riverine environment along the Marico River in the east of the reserve.

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Tuningi Safari Lodge

Tuningi Safari Lodge

Tuningi Safari Lodge is situated in the Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve which offers 165 000 acres of prime Game Viewing. The Lodge can accommodate sixteen guests in large, double volume thatched rooms. All rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans, gas fireplaces, en-suite bathrooms, beautifully appointed baths, outdoor showers and private wrap around wooden decks.

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